I'm a sucker for the South and this festival is no exception! The Southern Festival of Books is a three day literary event that is a "celebration of the Written Word."
When: October 8-10, 2010
Where: Nashville, TN - War Memorial Plaza
Cost: Free!
They have a HUGE lineup of authors so you might want to check that out but I'll highlight a few I'd be excited to see that were on the list:
Rebecca Skloot
Louis Sachar
Michael Buckley (The Sister's Grimm)
Audrey Niffenegger
Showing posts with label (10) October 2010. Show all posts
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Thursday, July 29, 2010
West Virginia Book Festival
Be excited. I'm going to tell you right off the bat that Nicholas Sparks is going to be there!! This year marks the 10th anniversary of the West Virginia Book Festival and there will be lots of authors, publishers, book vendors, the Festival Marketplace, a special section just for children, a used book sale, meet the author events, workshops and panel discussions.
When: October 16 & 17 (2010)
Where: Charleston, WV - Charleston Civic Center
Cost: Free!
Other authors that will be there:
Heidi Durrow
Diana Gabaldon
James Robertson
E. Lockhart
Carmen Deedy
Anybody planning on going to this? I'd love to hear if you have been to it in the past! It looks like they have always had a pretty stellar lineup of authors!
When: October 16 & 17 (2010)
Where: Charleston, WV - Charleston Civic Center
Cost: Free!
Other authors that will be there:
Heidi Durrow
Diana Gabaldon
James Robertson
E. Lockhart
Carmen Deedy
Anybody planning on going to this? I'd love to hear if you have been to it in the past! It looks like they have always had a pretty stellar lineup of authors!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Reading Reads 2010
Jumping up and down like a crazy person because I might actually be able to attend the 5th Annual Greater Reading Literary Festival!!
When: October 2010
Where: Reading, PA
They literally have no dates or information posted on their website right now. I'll get them and put them up!
When: October 2010
Where: Reading, PA
They literally have no dates or information posted on their website right now. I'll get them and put them up!
Litquake
Epic title of the year award here! Honestly, I just want to run down the street screaming "Litquake, Litquake."
When: October 1-9, 2010
Where: San Francisco, CA - Golden Gate Park
Cost- Free!
This event is honestly HUGE HUGE HUGE and all sorts of awesome! They don't have their schedule up yet but I'll keep checking! Just go to their site and see what they are all about.
I'm honestly really bummed that I'm broke or else I'd fly to Cali to go to this!! Jealous of all you Cali people!
When: October 1-9, 2010
Where: San Francisco, CA - Golden Gate Park
Cost- Free!
This event is honestly HUGE HUGE HUGE and all sorts of awesome! They don't have their schedule up yet but I'll keep checking! Just go to their site and see what they are all about.
I'm honestly really bummed that I'm broke or else I'd fly to Cali to go to this!! Jealous of all you Cali people!
Collingswood Book Festival
This one looks really great and I might have to take the drive to Jersey for it!
When: October 2, 2010 - 10am to 4pm
Where: Collingswood, NJ - Along Haddon Avenue
Cost: FREE!
Authors that will be there:
Heidi Durrow
Marie Lamba
Jonathan Maberry
Wendy Mass
Sara Shepard (That's right..Pretty Little Liars!!)
Matthew Quick
There will also be a week of events leading up to the actual event. You should check those out on the website for the festival. There is a 5k race too!
I really just don't think you are going to want to miss six blocks of the main street filled with nationally recognized authors/speakers for adults and children, as well as booksellers, storytellers, poetry readings, workshops, exhibitors, kid-friendly activities, and entertainment for all ages. All events are free.
When: October 2, 2010 - 10am to 4pm
Where: Collingswood, NJ - Along Haddon Avenue
Cost: FREE!
Authors that will be there:
Heidi Durrow
Marie Lamba
Jonathan Maberry
Wendy Mass
Sara Shepard (That's right..Pretty Little Liars!!)
Matthew Quick
There will also be a week of events leading up to the actual event. You should check those out on the website for the festival. There is a 5k race too!
I really just don't think you are going to want to miss six blocks of the main street filled with nationally recognized authors/speakers for adults and children, as well as booksellers, storytellers, poetry readings, workshops, exhibitors, kid-friendly activities, and entertainment for all ages. All events are free.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Orange County Children's Book Festival
The Orange County Children's Book Festival promises a full day of fun, author and illustratorpresentations, storytellers, books to buy, entertainment, a PETTING ZOO (haha I'd be excited about that!) and much more.
The Details:
When: October 3rd 2010 - 9:30am-4:30pm
Where: Orange Coast College - Costa Mesa, CA
Cost: Free!
Check out the list of authors/illustrators that will be in attendance.
The Details:
When: October 3rd 2010 - 9:30am-4:30pm
Where: Orange Coast College - Costa Mesa, CA
Cost: Free!
Check out the list of authors/illustrators that will be in attendance.
Sheboygan Children's Book Festival
Don't miss the first Children's Book Festival of Sheboygan for kids, teens, families and book lovers of all ages! Meet outstanding children's book authors and illustrators and participate in workshops and demonstrations.
The Details:
When: October 15-17 2010
Where: Sheboygan, WI
Authors/Illustrators that will be in attendance:
Avi ( The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle)
Kathi Appelt ( The Underneath)
Calef Brown (Illustrator)
Lois Ehlert ( Chicka Chicka Boom Boom)
The Details:
When: October 15-17 2010
Where: Sheboygan, WI
Authors/Illustrators that will be in attendance:
Avi ( The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle)
Kathi Appelt ( The Underneath)
Calef Brown (Illustrator)
Lois Ehlert ( Chicka Chicka Boom Boom)
Wisconsin Book Festival
Mark your calendar for the Wisconsin Book Festival---the state's largest literary festival with approximately 15,000 annual attendees!
The details:
When: September 29- October 3 2010
Where: Madison, WI
They haven't put the presenter/author details online yet so I'll get them up as soon as I see them!
The details:
When: September 29- October 3 2010
Where: Madison, WI
They haven't put the presenter/author details online yet so I'll get them up as soon as I see them!
Bangor Book Festival
When: October 1 & 2 2010
Where: Bangor, Maine
Details are a little sketchy right now because their website is down. Stay tuned for the details!
Where: Bangor, Maine
Details are a little sketchy right now because their website is down. Stay tuned for the details!
Boston Book Festival
The only way I will be able to get to the Boston Book Festival is if I bribe my boyfriend (who is a big Celtics fan) into thinking that I bought tickets for a game in Boston. This could work. I mean, we've talked about taking a road trip. I just will leave out the details!
Anyways, this event looks fabulous!
The Details:
When: October 16th 2010 - Time is unknown at the moment
Where: Copley Square
Cost: FREE FREE FREE!!
Some authors that will be there:
- Bill Bryson
- Joyce Carol Oates
- A.M Homes
- Gish Jen
- Jeff Kinney
- Dennis Lehane
- & more
Signings, presentations, contests, stuff for the kiddies, workshops, booksellers, live music and food! What more could you ask for?!
Any of you plan on going or have gone in the past? Who are you most excited to see?
I'd be stoked to see Bill Bryson and Joyce Carol Oates!
Anyways, this event looks fabulous!
The Details:
When: October 16th 2010 - Time is unknown at the moment
Where: Copley Square
Cost: FREE FREE FREE!!
Some authors that will be there:
- Bill Bryson
- Joyce Carol Oates
- A.M Homes
- Gish Jen
- Jeff Kinney
- Dennis Lehane
- & more
Signings, presentations, contests, stuff for the kiddies, workshops, booksellers, live music and food! What more could you ask for?!
Any of you plan on going or have gone in the past? Who are you most excited to see?
I'd be stoked to see Bill Bryson and Joyce Carol Oates!
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